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CITY COUNCIL

Three Scottsdale city council members call for criminal investigation of mayor

It’s no secret to anyone who is paying attention the Scottsdale City Council does not get along. A recent poll by a private facilitator for a council retreat scored the group’s …
RECOGNITION

Scottsdale Fashion Square ranked among top malls in the country

Scottsdale Fashion Square was recently ranked No. 6 in the Best Mall category of USA Today 10BEST 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Nominations were curated to a list of top 20 picks by a panel …
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First Interstate Wealth Management

When the topic of financial planning comes up, many people assume it only applies to those who have significant wealth or assets. Financial planning has benefits for everyone, especially for those …
Visual arts

Scottsdale high school student earns Jeff Cross Bronze Bell Award

Several hundred people packed the Cactus Shadows High School Fine Arts Center Monday, May 12, to cheer on more than 100 third- through 12th-grade students who were recognized for their outstanding …
CITY GOVERNMENT

Scottsdale City Council approves budget among rancor

City Councilwoman Solange Whitehead initially called the council’s final vote on next year’s budget “an opportunity for unity” but after a contentious discussion called the …
ETHICS

Scottsdale City Council rejects ethics violation findings against councilman Barry Graham

The Scottsdale City Council voted to reject during its June 10 meeting the findings of a three-judge panel that found city Councilman Barry Graham in violation of the city’s ethics code. …
Opinion

Speak Up: Three Scottsdale city council members call for criminal investigation of mayor

J. Graber's  article on the rancor among the ranks of the Scottsdale City Council and a request by three council members that the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office investigate the mayor …
Opinion

How to keep young athletes healthy and competitive

Participation in sports offers myriad benefits for children and teens, from cardiovascular health and reduced risk of chronic diseases to enhanced cognitive function, increased self-confidence and better social skills.
Opinion

How we can better support our seniors

The population of Arizona is aging, with over 18 percent of residents being 65 years or older, according to research by PRB. As our state’s population continues to age, an increasing number of …
NONPROFITS

Scottsdale Mexican restaurant hosts fundraiser for foster kids

Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill is supporting local nonprofit Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation through its Chips for Charity program throughout July. Funding will be used to …
City Governments

Axon pulls out of negotiations with Scottsdale over apartments

Security technology maker Axon was willing to make a deal with the Scottsdale City Council over the number of apartments and condominiums it intends to build as part of it’s new world …
EDUCATION

Scottsdale Community College assists students with enrollment

Scottsdale Community College will host its annual Rock enROLLment Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, offering a one-stop enrollment experience for new and returning students ahead of the …
THE ARTS

Scottsdale Arts announces Dr. Ceci Moss as new SMoCA director

Dr. Ceci Moss will start on July 14 as the new director and chief curator for Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), operated by the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts. Dr. Moss is a curator, …
HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness on the rise in Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s unsheltered population rose in 2025 for the third year in a row, according to the Point-in-Time count recently released by the Maricopa Association of Governments. This …
Scottsdale Opinions with Civility
Thomas L. Knapp

Occupied LA: Don’t riot — boycott and shun

President Donald Trump,  Axios reports , “ is edging closer than ever to invoking the Insurrection Act, driven by a vision of executive power free from the guardrails, governors and …
Jason Alexander

Scottsdale Councilman Graham’s recent actions are not isolated incidents

Recently, an ethics panel found that Barry Graham met with the city’s budget staff about removing a sidewalk project from the budget, in violation of the city’s ethics code and city …
Ethan Knowlden

Scottsdale council must fight the Prop 490 lawsuit, now

Last November, Scottsdale residents approved Proposition 490. Prop 490 implements a 0.15% sales tax beginning July 1 to improve our city parks and support our treasured Preserve. Prop 490 …
Mike Litt

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cuts hurt service members, veterans

For too many consumers, navigating the marketplace for financial services can feel like a nightmare — a minefield of rip-off artists, usurious lenders, unresponsive credit reporting agencies …

Make America Sick Again

What do you do when you get really sick? Me, I go to my doctor. I rely on science, which dictates diagnosis and prescription for medical treatment. But this has not always been the way in the …
Robert Robb

Biggs, Musk and the ‘disgusting abomination’

After Elon Musk described the federal budget reconciliation bill as “a disgusting abomination,” Arizona U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs tweeted: “He’s not wrong. This sentiment would have been much more impactful before the vote, when my @freedomcaucus colleagues and I were catching flack for fighting tooth and nail for more spending reductions. As it was, we voted to advance President Trump’s agenda.”
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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION
Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel.

SUSD reaches new heights

As the 2024-25 school year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary journey we’ve taken together. Guided by this year’s theme, “Elevate …
Scottsdale resident Tristian Russell was named to the honor’s list or the Spring 2025 term at Trine University, in Angola, Indiana.

Scottsdale student named to dean’s list

Tristian Russell, of Scottsdale, a Trine University student, earned dean’s list recognition for the Spring 2025 term. Russell is working toward a bachelor’s of science in criminal …
David Faulkner, a former social studies teacher at Scottsdale Unified School District Cocopah Middle School has filed a defamation lawsuit against Veronica Hale, a substitute teacher who claimed he was using mirrors in his class to inappropriately look at students. Now, Hale is suing the school district for not protecting her in Faulkner’s suite.

Fight stemming from accusations of former SUSD teacher boils over into court

A situation in which a former Scottsdale Unified School District teacher resigned after being accused by former substitute teacher of placing mirrors in his class room to allegedly look at students …
Andrew Carroll, a Scottsdale native, recently earned his associate of arts degree.

Scottsdale native earns associate of arts degree

Andrew Carroll, of Scottsdale, recently earned a associate of arts from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Deert Mountain junior softball pitcher Lilly "Goose" Goodwin holds up her hand with two state title rings after tossing a shutout in the Wolves' third straight title win, 4-0 against Tucson Canyon del Oro May 19 in Tempe.

Goodwin, Desert Mountain softball take place among Arizona greats

TEMPE - Monday night’s 5A conference state softball championship was Desert Mountain’s opportunity to cement itself as one of the state’s greatest softball dynasties.
Scottsdale Entertainment
Pictured from left, Alex, Sela and Ari Poulos are triplets who form the band, “Just Seconds Apart.”

Paradise Valley triplet band writes song for 4 y.o. girl who beat cancer

25 year old triplets Sela, Ari and Alex Poulos have made it their mission to connect with others through the gift of music. A passion passed down from their grandmother, the three write, produce …
The 14th edition of the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos will is a combination of sports, art and culture.

Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships returns Nov. 8-9

The 14th edition of the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Gila River Resorts and Casinos returns to WestWorld Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, for expanded action, with teams from …
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is hosting exhibits, events and movies in an air conditioned setting to help keep people cool this summer.

Western Spirit offers break from summer heat

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is launching its second annual “The Cool Frontier,” a summer schedule of events in air-conditioned comfort in the Valley’s …
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church invites all kids from the community between 2 and 12 to participate in a special Father’s Day celebration June 15.

Scottsdale Church to hold special father’s day celebration

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Road, invites children between the ages of 2 and 12 to a Father’s Day Sunday School: Super Hero Edition on Sunday, June 15 at 10:00 …
The Advocates Professional Golf Association at TPC Scottsdale is scheduled for June 2-4.

Advocates Professional Golf Association kicks off at TPC Scottsdale

Two-time Advocates Professional Golf Association winner Aaron Beverly returns to defend his title at the association’s tournament at TPC Scottsdale, 17020 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, from …
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